Mardi Gras celebrations are in full swing in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts the largest Mardi Gras festival in the United States each year, and the festivities reach a climax as Fat Tuesday approaches.
Enjoy free treats at Krispy Kreme during Mardi Gras.
“Crack the beads…and enjoy the glaze!” Krispy Kreme said in a Feb. 13 press release. “Krispy Kreme has a ‘sweet’ deal for Mardi Gras attendees.”
Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday,” traditionally provides an opportunity to binge on fatty foods such as meat, eggs, milk, lard, and cheese in advance of Ash Wednesday and a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and giving.
According to History.com, Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday whose origins date back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rituals.
Carnival season begins on January 6, 12 days after Christmas, and lasts until Fat Tuesday, and is celebrated primarily in countries with large Roman Catholic populations.
According to Krispy Kreme, fans who visit stores wearing Mardi Gras beads on Tuesday, February 17th will receive a free Original Glazed Donut.
Here’s what you need to know:
How to get free donuts at Mardi Gras
All you have to do to get a free Original Glazed Donut on Tuesday, February 17th is to come to a Krispy Kreme store wearing your Mardi Gras beads.
Free donuts are limited to one per guest whether redeemed in-store or at the drive-thru. No need to purchase.
Contributor: Michelle Del Rey, USA TODAY
